Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Trauma Service - Rotational

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will deliver health care services to patients in collaboration with a licensed physician member of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Responsibilities include trauma evaluation, rounding, care coordination, and discharge planning.

The role emphasizes collaboration with surgeons, residents, and ancillary services in a high-acuity trauma setting within an academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Current license/authority to practice as an APRN in Ohio.
• Graduate of an NP program qualifying to sit for certification exam recognized by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Master of Science Degree in Nursing.
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• Acute Care NP preferred.
• 0-2 years of trauma or critical care experience preferred.
• Or Master’s prepared; Graduate of PA-C program qualifying to sit for NCCPA exam.
• Eligibility for State of Ohio licensure as a PA-C.
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• 0-2 years of trauma or critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and management of trauma patients in the emergency department and inpatient setting.
• Daily inpatient rounding and care coordination.
• Discharge planning and collaboration with trauma surgeons, residents, and ancillary services.
• Performing procedures consistent with trauma care and credentialing.
• Participating in trauma activations, consults, and multidisciplinary rounds.
• Contributing to patient care and team operations within an academic medical center.

Education

Master of Science Degree in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner program qualifying to sit for national certifying exam

Graduate of PA-C program qualifying to sit for NCCPA exam

Job description

Scope of Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing health care services to patients within the parameters of a standard care or supervisory agreement with an attending physician member of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Collaborates with a physician(s) and other clinicians in providing a full scope of patient care. The focus is on preventive health or the management of acute and/or stable chronic conditions. Performs medical services that have been specifically authorized and directed by the credentialing body and the certifying organization through which they hold licensure.

Position Summary

The APP provides health care services to patients working in collaboration with a licensed physician member of the medical staff. Healthcare services provided include care during acute and chronic phases of illness, education, and counseling of individuals and families, health promotion and prevention, and referral to other healthcare providers and community resources when appropriate

Minimum Qualifications

• Current certificate of authority to practice as an APRN in the State of Ohio
• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the certification examination of a national certifying organization recognized by the Ohio Board of Nursing
• Master of Science Degree in Nursing
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• Acute Care NP preferred.
• 0-2 years of trauma or critical care experience preferred.

OR

• Masters Prepared; Graduate of a PA-C program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the certification examination recognized by the National Certification Commission for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Eligibility for State of Ohio licensure as a PA-C
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• 0-2 years of trauma or critical care experience preferred.

Career Roadmap

FUNCTION: Advanced Practice

SUBFUNCTION: Advanced Practice Provider

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Clinical

CAREER LEVEL: C3

Advanced Practice Providers play an integral role on the Trauma Service, contributing to both patient care and team operations. Responsibilities include evaluation and management of trauma patients in the emergency department and inpatient setting. Daily inpatient rounding, care coordination, and discharge planning. Performing procedures consistent with trauma care and credentialing. Collaborating closely with trauma surgeons, residents, and ancillary services. Participating in trauma activations, consults, and multidisciplinary rounds. The Trauma Service offers exposure to high-acuity cases, diverse injury patterns, and opportunities for professional growth in an academic medical center.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.